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Guided Snowshoeing, Icewalks, Tours 2010

Johnston Canyon Icewalk®

Winter's Magic and Beauty sculpted in snow and ice!

Trek through Johnston Canyon to a world of frozen waterfalls and pillars of blue ice. This Interpretive guided walk along the canyon bottom and over suspended catwalks leads you past waterfalls frozen in mid-stream, and through a short tunnel for a close up view of the Lower Falls! The grand finale is the incredible "Cathedral of Ice" at the Upper Falls. It's the perfect destination for a hot chocolate break and a chance to see ice climbers in action. Guide, ice cleats and trail snacks included. ½ Day.

Cost: 1-6 persons: $330. Each additional person add $55,
Transportation from Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise add $15 per person. (min. charge: $90)

Johnston Canyon Icewalk® "Lite"

Walk the trail to the Lower Falls and back on this one hour trek. Ideal for groups who want to add the excitement of the canyon into a day that includes other activities or sightseeing. This shortened trek still includes hot chocolate, professional guide and ice cleats.

(Johnston Canyon Icewalk® is a registered trademark of Discover Banff Tours)

Grotto Canyon Icewalk

An exciting adventure into winter wilderness

The walk through Grotto Canyon offers the visitor an exciting opportunity to walk along the bottom of an ice covered canyon floor. As the walk progresses, the walls of the canyon close in, and become ever steeper and higher. Just when it looks like the canyon has ended at two dramatic frozen waterfalls, it takes a sharp turn to the left and continues. And then just as suddenly the canyon ends and opens up into a "Lost Valley" whose only entrance or exit is the path you've just taken! This dramatic finish in an almost inaccessible mountain valley and the "Hermit's Hideout" will leave you with a taste of what real wilderness is all about! Guide, ice cleats, hiking poles, and trail snacks included. 1/2 day.

Cost: 1-6 persons: $330. Each additional person add $55
Transportation from Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise add $15 per person. (min. charge: $90)

Snowshoeing - a Canadian Tradition

The essence of winter solitude and expansive vistas!

Fur Traders had to snowshoe for survival. Now we snowshoe for enjoyment! Follow in the footsteps of a Fur Trader - (no hard work, we promise!) for a true to life Rocky Mountain adventure. Led by Professional Interpretive guides a journey of discovery awaits you in pristine snow covered forests and along the banks of frozen rivers. Track wildlife, learn about winter ecology and have a snowy good time! Guide, snowshoes and trail snacks included. ½ Day.

Cost: 1-6 persons: $330. Each additional person add $55
Transportation fom Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise add $15 per person. (min. charge: $90)

(Photographs courtesy of Alec Pytlowany)

Night Tracks

Each winter evening leaves a unique imprint on the Rocky Mountain landscape. Take a journey with one of our Professional Interpretive Guides and discover the beauty of snow-covered forests, frozen lakes and ice crackling rivers, while travelling under a canopy of stars. Listen for the call of the wolf, search for the tracks of an elk or watch for the Dance of the Northern Lights on special nights. Please dress warmly! Hat and gloves are essential. Guide, head lamps, ice cleats included. 2 ½ hours.

Cost:
4-6 persons: $330. (Minimum 4 pax required) Each additional person add $55,
Transportation: from Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise add $15 per person. (min. charge: $90)